A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

I dedicate this game to my cat, who went missing in late spring and still hasn't returned home. I'm still waiting for you. You saw me making demo, and you should see what's the full game like, I think you'll like it, sweetie!

Love you, I'll wait for you, always.


A story-focused game with dating elements

this game is more of an art-project, lol ...

warnings:

bright colors; disturbing images (eye contact, syringes, mentally broken characters); smoking, alcohol; attempt of drugging; swearing; blood and violence; cults/sects + local world's religion topics, hallucinations-weird dreams; horror elements; frequent mentioning of (as well as sexual) slavery, android and human trafficking, brainwashing (aren't related to the main character and love interest); panic attacks, mental health problems; sexual content; bullying topics; brief yandere topics and related things (stalking, obsession etc.)

story:

a few years ago, you illegally created an android with the help of underground scientists. since then, this android, Zu, has become the most important part of your life - he is always by your side. it seems that constant closeness has had some consequences.


•the main character goes by they/them | genderless
•you can choose any name you want! the game has some easter eggs with names
•60k~ words
•a lot of cgs





this is my first game, so it may look a bit silly, but I really enjoyed creating it! It was created specifically for the "Stained Red; A Yandere Game Jam" as a demo.

credits:
art, writing, code from finier (me) & help with code from my friend

music:

violacea composed by shimtone
hollow dancer composed by Yuli
Umwelt composed by Anonyment
Synthetic Vox composed by MFP【Marron Fields Production】
Experimental body that escaped composed by キュス
Fossil fetal movements composed by K’z Art Storage
The White Folklore composed by 秦暁
Photo Frame composed by もっぴーさうんど
Rings in Color composed by shimtone
Lonely Platform composed by MFP【Marron Fields Production】
Feathers composed by shimtone
Autumn composed by Noru
Planetarium composed by Heitaro Ashibe
The melody you left behind composed by Noru
Silence composed by Hitsuji Kitami
The starry night I look at with you composed by えだまめ88
Lazy Summer Breeze composed by MFP【Marron Fields Production】
wind feelings composed by shimtone
Streets of Dawn composed by Nozomi Miura
traces of the culprit composed by Yuli
Fearsome dark space composed by Heitaro Ashibe
Feelings that cannot be conveyed composed by Yuli
Chill night,fall a sleep composed by 蒲鉾さちこ
Broken FM 301 composed by Masuo
Daytime Cafe composed by Crep
Autumn Ring composed by shimtone
End of Summer composed by Crep

and big thanks to my friend!
also thanks to C4 with helping me with some things. thanks all the people who were supporting me and still do. love you all!

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links:

my boosty

(you can donate me here IF YOU WISH!!! I need some big financial help rn.)

OR

if the boosty method doesn't work, try hipolink (the same donating/leaving a tip thing)



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(page of the game development and other funny things about the game)

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Chinese translation of the demo by Crystal!

Updated 15 days ago
StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(225 total ratings)
Authorfinier
GenreVisual Novel
TagsDating Sim, Horror, Ren'Py, Robots, Romance, yandere

Download

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Magenta-1.0-pc.zip 450 MB
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Magenta-1.0-mac.zip 445 MB
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Awaken (Magenta special episode) PC 38 MB
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Awaken (Magenta special episode) Mac 33 MB

Development log

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will this be getting music?

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i wonder if the jumbled letter zu says sometimes is a sort of code tho I've tried any that I know but I can't decode it 

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AHHH IM SO HAPPY I GOT TO PLAY THE FULL GAME!! I’ve loved this game since the demo it’s such a fun game with an interesting art stile I love it

You have no idea how much I enjoyed reading through this masterpiece. Oh, how long has it been since I've completed a novel in one sitting?  Although, I wonder if you plan on continuing to work on this game? What I'd like to see is a gallery (because art in this game is amazing) and maybe some sort of way to check what endings you've yet to discover.

it is soooo good everything i like em all , the emotions that mc felt and the bond and chemistry between zu is BOOM SHAKALAKA , thank you for putting so much effort for this , keep it uppp woohoo~~~~ love ya

I love the game, everything is amazing, there is nothing I don't like.💞😭

Thank you so much for creating this masterpiece. I will follow you forever! Dang itttt!!! I want Zuzu in my life😭 I'm creating more scenarios in my mind rn with him! Should I be concerned? Oh myy

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Why is there a Rick roll in the script file, that cracks me up!!😂😂😂

This emoji also made me burst out laughing. 😂You are so cute!

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i hope you found your cat :( also djkakjdwsgaj this game is my soul now great story love the art *explode*

<3

I had installed it before the update and noticed that they changed the designs of Zu and Sibyl, I loved it! Completely, I loved finishing the game with ending 1, I look forward to future projects like this, I really LOVED ZU, Thank you creator for such a wonderful character, I love him.

let us all stand up and applaud the devs. This was truly such a gem and i need this game injected into my soul. PLEASE PLAY THIS

i cannot express how much i love this game!! at first i was hesitant to play it but I'm glad i did! everything is so breathtakingly beautiful, the artstyle, the plot... i also love how the emotions and thoughts of the MC is portrayed. i have to say this is yet the best VN I've played!

AAAAAAAA THIS GAME IS AMAZINGGGG!!! <3 AND THE PET NAMES??? HELLO???? ACKK :DD

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I registered an account just to leave a comment.your work is absolutely amazing! Zuzu is so adorable, and I love his interactions with MC. Does the “MC score” represent MC’s feelings for Zu? I really appreciate how you’ve portrayed MC—some of the choices allow her to be the overwhelmingly emotional one, and in Endings 9,12 and 1, I saw MC’s violent and intense emotions, which makes her incredibly captivating.

I’m very curious about how to reach Ending 11—could you please let me know?<3 Aside from the story, I also love your art style and the BGM; the cyberpunk atmosphere is so detailed and realistic. I noticed the NPCs in the game feel very lively—are they your own original characters (OCs)? Lastly, I’m wondering if there are any other stories involving the NPCs or Zu and MC. Do you have a public account on any other platforms? I really enjoy your art, and I’m so grateful for the art you’ve created!

(I used a translator for this message, so I hope it makes sense!)

My god, this game is PERFECT, I can't express how incredible it is to have finished one of the other endings, the drawing, the story, everything as soon as I finished final 4, but this novel left me with a great feeling in my chest, without a doubt my visual novel favorite

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I just found out this has been released when I randomly searched things I've downloaded OMG

Haven't had time to finish it yet but please add ko-fi or patreon so I can donate because Boosty doesn't support my debit card :( *if that's a hassle please forget it just a suggestion from me :)

hello and thank you very much! I hope you'll like the game!!!
I added a link to a site called "hipolink", it's a similar thing that allows you to donate to people, maybe it'll help? T_T

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Sorry for the late reply but yes I was able to donate through hipolink, thank you for taking your time to set it up. :) *sorry it's not much :(

I finally finished the full game, and I'm just so attached to my cutie patootie that I'm sad it's over. :(

The Yandere!Zuzu ending is already satisfying enough, but Yandere!MC endings tickle my fancy the correct amount, simply perfect. ;___; and that small easter egg on Awaken episode? (*cough*Tiller*cough*) definitely got me screaming and pointing at the screen because he is one of my favorite characters!!! Wait screw that, I love all characters but my top 2 is definitely Zuzu and MC. ❤️ Their interactions are just chef's kiss 💋

Can't believe this VN is free, I totally would've paid money to get one with this kind of quality.❤️ Thank you so much for making this masterpiece, I will definitely follow your future projects if you ever decide to make more. 🥰

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I'd really like to know what ended up happening to your kitty? Did you ever find them? Random but I'd really like to know, I was touched by the dedication to them in the description. ^

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I think i found a bug? In the first Tiller scene, all choices led to MC hugging Zu

O.O !!! oh, I'll check that, thank you!!!!

I really don't know how to express the game is great and it is one of the games that I loved the most and the way it is narrated is great

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I created an Itch.IO account just to leave a comment, and I must say, I absolutely love your game! I didn't know about it before, but I'm so glad that I was able to find out about it now. It's obvious that you put down so much hard work into it, and I'm loving every single second of it! Thank you for making this beautiful work of art. :3 (P.S. I really hope that you find your cat soon. Good luck!)

I'm quite drawn to the depiction of cults and enigmatic underground organizations, which aligns seamlessly with the 'magenta' aesthetic, giving it a distinct cyberpunk vibe. Additionally, the exploration of the relationship between humans and robots is a theme I find particularly intriguing.

I plan to create a new Tumblr account to discover more fascinating creative content.

Lastly, I hope your cat comes back home safely, and I send my best wishes to you.

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I've played through the game's ending 10, and while my English proficiency isn't the strongest, I managed to progress at a leisurely pace. Fortunately, the script is brilliantly crafted and quite accessible, even for non-native speakers like myself. I found the narrative to be incredibly engaging!

From the captivating CGs and music to the distinctive art style, every aspect of this game is perfect and left a lasting impression on me. I truly appreciate the effort you've put into creating such an immersive experience, filled with intriguing characters and a fascinating world.

Lastly, I have a question regarding the game's ending list and the art gallery. I haven't been able to locate them yet. Is there something I need to re-download or do differently? Thank you once again for your outstanding work!

где-то около месяца назад проходила демо версию этой игры,и честно говоря я проскипала почти все,что там было,то ли из-за собственной лени переводить и читать все на английском,то ли просто потому что..но поиграв в полную версию могу сказать,что это просто отрыв фляги! Сюжет,любовный интерес,музыка,диалоги,РИСОВКА(!!)-все это очень круто сделано,правда. Я хотела бы поблагодарить разраба за столь хорошую работу,это действительно одна из немногих яндере новелл которая не заставляет ловить кринж,а с упоением читать. Особое внимание хочу уделить второстепенным персонажам,боже,они выглядят так вкусно,что хочется для каждого отдельную ветку,но это уже мои мечты.Сам робот-любовник очень милый,хотя мув в темной подсобке(?) в музее я не совсем поняла,было немного скомкано.

в общем,9/10 смело ставлю и советую к прохождению!

:О привет и спасибо за отзыв! оййй, очень приятно видеть здесь кириллицу.  (понимаю лень чтения на ингл. тут какой-то добрый человек хотел перевести на русский, но он пропал- :D наверное, надо будет самостоятельно забабахать перевод).
спасибо за критику, понимаю, почему темная комната в подсобке была странной: мне не хотелось растягивать сцену и в планах было сделать ее немного триповой, в итоге, видимо, получилось так, что она наоборот сильно сжалась. постараюсь больше такого не допускать в последующих проектах.!!
спасибо большое еще раз!!!!
♥♥♥ заходите в гости снова, очень приятно было Вас увидеть

oop- did i make a lapse in judgment? maybe..maybe, but YO THIS GANME ISFIREEEE OMG EVERYTHING IS JUST AHHHHH 

i love his charatcer the cast except for those ppl they know who they are and what they did-- but YOOOO i need to get all endings this was incredible

scary, fun, sweet, cute, thrilling, creepy, just ughhhh so good even got protective and worried for him like omg-- no wonder i got that ending

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🤍PART 2🖤

another great upload! ill be sure to watch it soon 

praying that your kitty comes back home safe & sound <3

OHH MY GOODNESS I PLAYED MAGENTA WHEN IT WAS JUST A DEMO AND LOVED IT SO MUCH IM SOSO GLAD ITS FINALLY FULLY RELEASED!! YOUR ARTSTYLE IS SO PRETTY AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH ☹️

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🤍LOVE IT SM🖤

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I Am So Very Sorry About Your Cat.

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waaah, i have been keeping up with your tumblr but i didnt expect the full version to come out so soon. waiting was so worth it, the demo was already in my top fav vns but now this game has made its way into my heart. from the artstyle to the writing i enjoyed it all so much, especially the characters and how fleshed out they ended up being!! ( i  really like francoise~~ such an interesting character!!!!!! and zuzu ofc) and the breaking the 4th wall moments AAAAAAAA, its a bit nerve-wracking in the best way possible (a certain moment genuinely ended up spooking me from how unexpected it was LOL)
thank you for giving us this amazing work, I hope magenta and you finier get the recognition they deserve. i pray for your cat and wish you success. thanks again for making my week and for your hard work!! <3

Omg this is the most perfect VN i've EVERRRR seen, and JS looking at the art is satisfying <333 im so happy it's out now, fantastic job!!!!!! xoxo

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WHYA RE WE SO MEAN TO SYBIL IM CRYING SHE DID NOTHIG WRONG

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WHAT THE FUCK

WHAT HAPPENED D:

I WAS JUST SHOCKED WHEN SHE TRIED TO KISS US??? I THOUGHT SHE LIKED ZU NOT THE PLAYER 

OMG YOU GOT THE SYBIL-YANDERE ROUTE ^_^ i didn't see much people getting this

OHH MY IS IT BECAUSE I WAS CHOOSINF TO BE NICE TO HER?? man i just felt bad because we were always mean to her( ;´ - `;)ANYWAYS I LOVE UR GAMEESSGHFJHAF

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Hello, I just wanted to say that I LOVED this game, it was absolutely worth every moment of waiting. The character designs, soundtrack, CGs, among others are perfect. However, do you have any tips for getting endings 3 and 11? They are the ones I need to complete the game 100%.Thank you for the hard work!

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Hi! I just wanna say that this game was perfect, thank you for your hard work! <3

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Okay I just played the game and can someone give me a list of every endings? Like i only got what? 3 or 4 endings? And no matter how much I play I can't get any other option or any other endings.

SPOILER AHEAD!





I think I got the proud creator?, instability, it was just a dream, the ending where we ran away and another one where there was a smile on zu drawn in blood. Is there anymore or am I just bad at playing games?

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I updated the walkthrough/guide, you can see the list of endings in the end of the page

OMOOO thank youuuuu, btw love the full game. THE CGs ARE TO DIE FORRRR hehehhe. And love all the lore and new characters too. Can't say thank you enough for creating such a lovely game.

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I remember when I first played the demo and how much I loved it! This truly is one of my favorite vns at the time!! I love how the world is built and how the ambiance i reallyy unique I also reaaalllyyyy like Zu!!! I love how he speaks and how he starts revealing his thoughts and posessiveness, I really enjoyed the music, ambiance, the writing!!! and especially the art! I think everything comes together to make a wnderful game ^o^ super mega worth the wait!!

ALSO I actually squealed when the fish man Loran appeared!! I can't believe you actually included my self indulgent suggestion from a couple months back!!! It made me so happyyyy!! anyways that's the end of my rant hehe.

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I profusely recommend playing this game. From the art, the music, to the story and the characters, this has been an amazing work altogether. The lore that goes into this story is amazing, apart from the "romance" part of the game the player can fully appreciate the branching and complexity of the world and the characters around it. Every character is dynamic and well-rounded no matter if they are a secondary or tertiary character, which is just lovely! I cannot stop myself from gushing about the art and music that goes into this project, and I can tell that it was made with passion and care.

Congratulations on a wonderful and refreshing first game! I hope to see more of your future works and thank you for creating this amazing project!!!

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This game is just so beautiful in every single way and i love it so much, thank you for all of the work you've put into it, it's a truly amazing creation!!

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